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How to Watch 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament First Four Live Online for Free Without Cable

In 2023, the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament vaulted Iowa player Caitlin Clark from star to national celebrity. The 2024 tourney starts on Wednesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. ET, and the next breakout star just might be playing in the First Four games. Eight teams are set to play for a spot in the Round of 64 and all four of those contests will air on ESPN2 and ESPNU over the next two days. If one of these squads becomes the tournament’s Cinderella, fans will want to be sure they were watching from the very first minute! You can watch ESPN2 and ESPNU with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM. You can also watch with Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, or YouTube TV.

How to Watch 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament First Four

About 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament First Four

The NCAA’s First Four allows teams who may not have had a shot to get into the big dance to become overnight national sensations. This play-in round determines the final field of 64 teams who will contest the official first round of the 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball tournament, as well as the first four teams that will have to end their dreams of being national champions early.

The Women’s March Madness tournament added a First Four round in 2022, and this year’s matchups feature some true basketball blue bloods. Teams participating in this year’s First Four include Sacred Heart, Presbyterian College, Auburn, Arizona, Vanderbilt, Columbia, Holy Cross and UT Martin. Do you have the 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball tournament First Four pegged, or will your bracket be busted by Thursday? Watch to find out!

Can you watch 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament First Four for free?

DIRECTV STREAM offers a 5-Day Free Trial. With your free trial, you can watch ESPN2 and ESPNU on DIRECTV STREAM.

You can watch 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament First Four with a free trial of Fubo or Hulu Live TV.

2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament First Four Schedule

Date Time (ET) Matchup Platforms
Wednesday, March 20 7 p.m. Sacred Heart vs. Presbyterian ESPNU
9 p.m. Vanderbilt vs. Columbia ESPNU
Thursday, March 21 7 p.m. Auburn vs. Arizona ESPN2
9 p.m. Holy Cross vs. UT Martin ESPN2

What devices can you use to stream 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament First Four?

You can watch ESPN2 and ESPNU on DIRECTV STREAM using Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament First Four Trailer


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